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Broncos' Bailey not moving to safety any time soon

Cornerback feels he can still play at elite level

By Jeff Legwold The Denver Post

Posted:
04/16/2013 10:57:30 PM MDT

Updated:
04/16/2013 10:57:49 PM MDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2012 file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey guards his territory during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Denver. As he approaches his 35th birthday, he's not willing to concede anything to age, has no plans to move to safety and welcomes any quarterback who wants to target him in 2013. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
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ENGLEWOOD -- Champ Bailey is a season removed from the question. Actually, he is a season, another Pro Bowl trip and a gut-wrenching playoff loss removed.

Standing in a hallway at Broncos headquarters with the same unflinching assessment of himself, his team and where his 15th NFL season will go.

A season ago, as he gave some thought about 2012 with Peyton Manning at quarterback, he was asked if he would consider a move to safety. And his answer then was "maybe into my 16th season or around there." And he added; "I'm a realist, though, if I see myself on tape and I think it's time to make a move, I'll know it's time to make a move. I'll be the first to see it, I'll be the first to know it. Maybe when I'm 36."

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